**Servings:** 12 muffins
**Time:**
- **Total Time:** 25 minutes
- **Preparation Time:** 10 minutes
- **Overnight Preparation Required:** Not applicable
- **Cooking Time:** 15 minutes
**Tools:**
- Air fryer
- Silicone muffin liners or oven-safe ramekins
- Mixing bowl
- Whisk or fork
- Measuring cups and spoons
**Ingredients:**
- 2 ripe bananas, mashed
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- ⅓ cup vegetable oil
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Optional mix-ins: chocolate chips, chopped nuts, or dried fruit
**Instructions:**
1. **Preheat the Air Fryer:**
- Preheat your air fryer to 325°F (160°C) for a few minutes.
2. **Prepare the Batter:**
- In a large bowl, mash the ripe bananas until smooth.
- Add the egg, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract to the mashed bananas. Mix until well combined.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and sugar.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
- Fold in any optional mix-ins if desired.
3. **Fill the Muffin Liners:**
- Spray silicone muffin liners or ramekins with non-stick cooking spray.
- Fill each liner about two-thirds full with the batter to leave room for the muffins to rise.
4. **Bake the Muffins:**
- Place the filled muffin liners into the air fryer basket.
- Air fry at 325°F (160°C) for 12-15 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of a muffin comes out clean.
- Rotate the tray halfway through cooking to ensure even browning.
5. **Cool and Serve:**
- Carefully remove the muffins from the air fryer and allow them to cool on a wire rack for a few minutes.
- Serve warm with butter or enjoy as is.
**Health Benefits:**
- **Good Source of Potassium:** Bananas provide potassium, which is essential for heart health.
- **Fiber-Rich:** Whole grains and bananas add fiber, aiding in digestion.
- **Lower Sugar Option:** Using ripe bananas can reduce the need for added sugar.
**Keywords:**
Banana muffins, air fryer, easy recipe, breakfast, snack
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